Well lets get started then :
Painting the stairs , I gave the stairs a fresh color scheme of black and white , it took too many hours to mention , and I think it was well worth the effort.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBbyEKBWPe6nboeJdwolBHyE34HGndkI4bah1QBjKM3yidluM1KE3OSflhQC9uB0d-my9LcaC1yJVOYFO8CEmFkrp5Eb_qo2B2adD60ENwkb0WsvRRZ4MdJsaNPr50qHxwYAgv8eMsRY/s400/100_4131.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQLEd9ZmHbPXpkOFC05F4aT3wyS3PDrJEWwZzxPrCi91WGhlKDcdyCysBjQgUYSyvlg2Lpzm3JZkdEve9jkvUsbPuSRXspTMcqhQZ-34cl7-DuhhOJeeTfK1jGTbrMz4I9ec5Adi3xwo/s400/100_4987.jpg)
Spraying this wicker chair , it was a yellow color which I liked but didn't love , now I can say I love it .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileBbW3Iu0myc-9cNAixs2vaW79pFMm8W6vKJ3gbbngLF92e-vnYAlviuYSCaAqsDNPiYMzSPdeL7N6_jFnGhbX6tZtez6Vv8u6MC7ZP3aoBbe-73Ei6DCUG7Kc3DFEq2ooIuIfRvu-qw/s400/100_4612.jpg)
Hold up , ok this is my BIG mistake of 2008 , I took reference from a favorite photo of a living room but it did not translate to my home , I very quickly painted it a soft cream which I LOVE .
They all can't be gems right ! Oh that is so awful.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdqp63K2Gg-GnfuMjVd-AmmVrSzFlFnekdV3pBgSakuHfBtXgsekHFcHIrG8Mk2VUFqi-jREWs19brluXpewGXyWNHs2MZE4bURBGwJvsvxP5QMxjTfMkpDJDdHY5lvvhI_WvOf3OSD8/s400/100_4569.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdqp63K2Gg-GnfuMjVd-AmmVrSzFlFnekdV3pBgSakuHfBtXgsekHFcHIrG8Mk2VUFqi-jREWs19brluXpewGXyWNHs2MZE4bURBGwJvsvxP5QMxjTfMkpDJDdHY5lvvhI_WvOf3OSD8/s400/100_4569.jpg)
Replacing the tile in the entry to this slate , I love this material , it is wonderful to live with in the winter , salt and snow are no match , incredible !, I will use this in my next house as well , all those who encouraged me , thank you , you were correct , its fantastic. But let me say I will have it installed next time , this is not to be messed with , I learned the hard way .![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jOynXAdcLR0sGT4WLZo8jHvNMEEombhMlrUBEvPwXfU9P6uhY2Wzr4l6TRHOQX9kSwCsTVOpdScMYD8xtUsPAd6U6TGzyGPrhrMTG8aksk9CcMyump2Jay0pUB_5G79DxugQ2y9_dfM/s400/100_5378.jpg)
Dining room /kitchen swinging door , my favorite addition I have made thus far to the entire house , it is charming and pretty as well as functional , it keeps the kitchen family room warm in these winter months, it allows me to keep my dogs in there when it is needed , it is some what of a sound reducer when the kids are little loud for our liking.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jOynXAdcLR0sGT4WLZo8jHvNMEEombhMlrUBEvPwXfU9P6uhY2Wzr4l6TRHOQX9kSwCsTVOpdScMYD8xtUsPAd6U6TGzyGPrhrMTG8aksk9CcMyump2Jay0pUB_5G79DxugQ2y9_dfM/s400/100_5378.jpg)
Dining room /kitchen swinging door , my favorite addition I have made thus far to the entire house , it is charming and pretty as well as functional , it keeps the kitchen family room warm in these winter months, it allows me to keep my dogs in there when it is needed , it is some what of a sound reducer when the kids are little loud for our liking.
I have also added these creamy stripes to the wall , I love that .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nj-MhYVBpe79Z9405w45s-kV2zlBK-sIU1NvVub4REMI1XqG0YyWHtppgno8z5kpmOhWhEfRzLIqCpKyv_y9pAdETkGCR2hHAjdQcz92i5_XjCS1KmECT50qpOd-4HlEklY_bCaNurc/s400/100_5863.jpg)
The shell mirror.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nGDghj5c8lEifc0pxzZU-fVBxPWIhj-RTUCt0xHyVqX5dh9qb968WwphMpO6_3o4wF9mkML12LIzRbSADGDZeTpwSWH63lRM-jBNY9jtLYS_yo2qwfMQfjBsPJdSn8TYQgZpz7w4Ckt6/s400/100_2799.jpg)
Painting and changing the fabric on this Craigslist find transformed it into a pretty computer chair.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhheqCAKr5DmC_4HZDAz-rKC-7g5Bp-2HZ6rfw6ex4l5JgYiq8xktf_bGTiw04X76tXKUJ9j1LpwMbruoMx6xUpxF46_yuzQPN6rBVH6w484FLhgbBLrdPYZn-5ff4E800gEACZ66zH27Q/s400/100_2341.jpg)
The family room ceiling and beam addition were a very popular treatment , I believe adding features like this changes a house , gives it a soul and charm. Notice the creamy walls , ahh that's better.
My recent rough workspace is something I am very glad to have .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhS7CLcfOqLprxsmPqwpnVRRlO6V59btqYCEH7dBBqqOlOGCBH_9pc_ls5L5AGEGZ70rjc5Rt0RMKdcnHiOh_lgXGeRUqnAH6vFz0mXxu-KcocIECjyb1GqbhSnjClTm_9G1QIB7cuW4U/s400/100_6321.jpg)
Brackets were added to further add charm to my kitchen .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12VLm72xwnPF1zjlyKHuaKXnaE4tn8wcDonJZN6fTiwZxkn6x__J-ilV2NkrqO-j__MVqEZ4uXWNM8zHzLF_sx0H6BnBSRZ8OndLmzHnhNRNDj5b7Ip3iH5My64eClMpAexXrGTKME8d0/s400/100_6188.jpg)
The legs I added to the bathroom vanity were well over due.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl6R24g7S8H8hxbEIdFfVbvZyBq7eAQHO7FKNVaBGWP8nCKaFnFytlEUPgoxAINoIEoJPz20H0JB0udJeEjKFGm4zevm-N2iaLlEIp5k20i8ighnH297r6GTND64vrRbw_EXYZTuC-zCV/s400/100_6120.jpg)
I took a leap and painted my master deep brown , it makes for a wonderfully cozy room great for napping .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nj-MhYVBpe79Z9405w45s-kV2zlBK-sIU1NvVub4REMI1XqG0YyWHtppgno8z5kpmOhWhEfRzLIqCpKyv_y9pAdETkGCR2hHAjdQcz92i5_XjCS1KmECT50qpOd-4HlEklY_bCaNurc/s400/100_5863.jpg)
The shell mirror.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nGDghj5c8lEifc0pxzZU-fVBxPWIhj-RTUCt0xHyVqX5dh9qb968WwphMpO6_3o4wF9mkML12LIzRbSADGDZeTpwSWH63lRM-jBNY9jtLYS_yo2qwfMQfjBsPJdSn8TYQgZpz7w4Ckt6/s400/100_2799.jpg)
Painting and changing the fabric on this Craigslist find transformed it into a pretty computer chair.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhheqCAKr5DmC_4HZDAz-rKC-7g5Bp-2HZ6rfw6ex4l5JgYiq8xktf_bGTiw04X76tXKUJ9j1LpwMbruoMx6xUpxF46_yuzQPN6rBVH6w484FLhgbBLrdPYZn-5ff4E800gEACZ66zH27Q/s400/100_2341.jpg)
The family room ceiling and beam addition were a very popular treatment , I believe adding features like this changes a house , gives it a soul and charm. Notice the creamy walls , ahh that's better.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLa9Guo0_14qicmzrNHewULGik8bqyADB9mCU_NoPUpbmCgfN27nHO2BJLoX35RzABNUdzGOgvWwVgJxlzn6VCKRuqQyGywZ2JfJjfnZZSaMzCVMH6ydpXajMmZm1DWDZmqtskT4Ho-iS1/s400/100_4916.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhS7CLcfOqLprxsmPqwpnVRRlO6V59btqYCEH7dBBqqOlOGCBH_9pc_ls5L5AGEGZ70rjc5Rt0RMKdcnHiOh_lgXGeRUqnAH6vFz0mXxu-KcocIECjyb1GqbhSnjClTm_9G1QIB7cuW4U/s400/100_6321.jpg)
Brackets were added to further add charm to my kitchen .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12VLm72xwnPF1zjlyKHuaKXnaE4tn8wcDonJZN6fTiwZxkn6x__J-ilV2NkrqO-j__MVqEZ4uXWNM8zHzLF_sx0H6BnBSRZ8OndLmzHnhNRNDj5b7Ip3iH5My64eClMpAexXrGTKME8d0/s400/100_6188.jpg)
The legs I added to the bathroom vanity were well over due.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl6R24g7S8H8hxbEIdFfVbvZyBq7eAQHO7FKNVaBGWP8nCKaFnFytlEUPgoxAINoIEoJPz20H0JB0udJeEjKFGm4zevm-N2iaLlEIp5k20i8ighnH297r6GTND64vrRbw_EXYZTuC-zCV/s400/100_6120.jpg)
I took a leap and painted my master deep brown , it makes for a wonderfully cozy room great for napping .
The dresser I found on Craigslist again it was $60.00 I painted it with the stripes .
Finally using fabric that I had in the basement to recover the settee seat cushion that was showing a great deal of wear , I like the mix and match casual look.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7L_JJ9mu2dtvqCDMBJMSBP9tPy_foCIrl9ejmf4kapst5CP-HPEeeOOhUdDUVz8O7sYjNj3B0c8ymOvIUIw8vqPMrxmJZnK1IvoihgtMGzZ10s6BcPpSh-m-8EExgsDMku-n66m_Gxt4/s400/100_5373.jpg)
I also this year painted the coffee table a soft blue .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWD5d-LQr57tyOM0orCN0PXNaC7uOFFOhULWsadUDZQrGA5VqfKhBNLkfjy__LpCw8PYQWoAFVSP0uVjPwvHbMHZa2DJiCqcwNHWw5iWiQDghdyikY6ovHIXNfnvSBbTYcO4zH1Fu-nIV/s400/100_5521.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWD5d-LQr57tyOM0orCN0PXNaC7uOFFOhULWsadUDZQrGA5VqfKhBNLkfjy__LpCw8PYQWoAFVSP0uVjPwvHbMHZa2DJiCqcwNHWw5iWiQDghdyikY6ovHIXNfnvSBbTYcO4zH1Fu-nIV/s400/100_5521.jpg)
The $15.00 silver lined lamp shade over an existing fixture in the powder room .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1c9CF9LASc3w7vYOGGb57gqCOwF7SVRyCCXXxUhyphenhyphens5XwQg9KIgLWao70VZx2BqQ2CZlmCjDSBezcD-DLzlCIIESd6hQ09hoITd4bPoeQe3LTYRYvn2I_fcAU4Eknl0VjumwBISSSu45RY/s400/100_5482.jpg)
The open cupboard for display over the new fridge is just what my kitchen needed , I lined the back with beadboard , of course.
Well there you go , that is most of what I achieved to improve my home this year , it looks like I am running out of things to do .
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1c9CF9LASc3w7vYOGGb57gqCOwF7SVRyCCXXxUhyphenhyphens5XwQg9KIgLWao70VZx2BqQ2CZlmCjDSBezcD-DLzlCIIESd6hQ09hoITd4bPoeQe3LTYRYvn2I_fcAU4Eknl0VjumwBISSSu45RY/s400/100_5482.jpg)
The open cupboard for display over the new fridge is just what my kitchen needed , I lined the back with beadboard , of course.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPWoLf0nyO4RO3Wk6SCsf-Xupn6AFxPJOrXlHkpj9ImDbl-EKuZA44Q-o7hsF8pjVU__pnUB7g-8rH4XS9VqiNgoQEv8a12nbYiWgLFvXBZKj3smoNBGTnFyNwcZbWwnqpHHZUeA6Y6iu/s400/100_6234.jpg)
For this year I plan on tackling my bedroom , it needs all the trim work updated , also my bath need more trim work , beadboard or wainscot?
I am hoping to work on the backyard this summer, we really need to tackle a storage building to empty out our small garage .
The basement is the space in need of finishing , an office for my husband, a storage / workshop , for me , walls and ceilings , and a beautiful laundry room . But we will will have to see about all of that .
I hope you enjoyed my year in review / interior decor.
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2008/12/test.html for more wonderful year inreview posts check out Romantic Home , wonderful.
No comments:
Post a Comment